L9FSC969R USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washing Machine
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4 3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................6 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................11 5.
ENGLISH 1. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. 1.
www.aeg.com by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential type environments; – areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes. Do not exceed the maximum load of 9 kg (refer to the "Programme chart" chapter). The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa). The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
ENGLISH • The floor area on which the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and clean. • Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor. • When the appliance is in its permanent position, check if it is levelled correctly with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly. • Do not install the appliance directly above a floor drain. • Do not spray water on the appliance and do not expose it to excessive humidity.
www.aeg.com 2.5 Internal lighting WARNING! Risk of injury. • Visible LED radiation, do not look directly into the beam. • The LED lamp is dedicated to drum lighting. This lamp cannot be reused for other lighting purposes. • To replace the internal lighting, contact the Authorised Service Centre. 2.6 Service • To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre. • Use original spare parts only. 2.7 Disposal WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.
ENGLISH 5. Carefully put the appliance down on its rear side. 6. Put the front polystyrene packaging element on the floor under the appliance. 7 CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. 9. Make sure to identify the different sizes and the positions of the sound barriers. Refer to the illustration: A Make sure not to damage the hoses. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 1 2 B • A (FRONT) = Front of the appliance • B (BACK) = Rear of the appliance 10.
www.aeg.com Attach the sound barriers at a room temperature. 13. Pull up the appliance in vertical position. We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any movement of the appliance. 14. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. 3.2 Installation on suspended flooring Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. To limit vibration we recommend placing a waterproof wooden panel, at least 15 mm thick, under the appliance.
ENGLISH 45 20 9 O O x4 The appliance must be level and stable. A correct adjustment of the appliance level prevents the vibration, noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation. Make sure that the inlet hose is not in vertical position. 3. If necessary, loose the ring nut to set it in the correct position. 4. Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4" thread.
www.aeg.com You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the authorized service centre for the other drain hose and the extension. It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways: 1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and put it around the plastic hose guide. 2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the guide to the water tap or to the wall. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drain pipe (min. 38 mm min. 1.
ENGLISH 11 6. Position the hose directly to a builtin drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clamp. 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4.1 Special features Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for an effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption and proper care of fabric. • The SoftWater Technology acts as water softener and removes harsh minerals from the inlet water and supplies soft water for the washing.
www.aeg.com 4.2 Appliance overview 1 2 3 10 9 11 4 5 6 12 13 7 8 4.3 Detergent dispenser and salt compartment Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products. Anyway, we recommend not to exceed the maximum indicated level in each compartment ( ).
ENGLISH Salt Compartment for salt. Read carefully 'The Water Softener technology ( Soft Water)'. 13 After a washing cycle, if necessary, remove any detergent residue from the detergent dispenser. Maximum level for detergent/ additives quantity. When selecting a prewash phase, put the detergent/ additive in a dosing ball inside the drum. 5. THE WATER SOFTENER (SOFTWATER TECHNOLOGY) 5.1 Introduction The water contains harsh minerals. The higher the content of these minerals the harder the water is.
www.aeg.com Once you have entered the menu by pressing Stains/Prewash and the Plus Steam buttons: 1. Touch the Plus Steam button. The goes on. This setting increases the salt consumption. 2. Touch the Start/Pause button to confirm your choice and exit the menu. 4. Touch repeatedly the Stains/Prewash button until the desired level appears (from C01 to C07). 5. Touch the Start/Pause button to confirm your choice and exit the menu.
ENGLISH 5.3 Pouring salt Salt The water softener function acts through special resins present in the appliance. To regenerate the resins and make them ready to soften the water pour a special Salt salt in the compartment : 1. Open the detergent dispenser. Max ▼ M ax 15 The compartment can contain about 600 gr of salt that are sufficient for about 20 - 300 washing cycles (or 4 - 70 weeks) depending on the set water hardness level and whether the water softener is activated during wash phase only.
www.aeg.com 6. BEFORE FIRST USE the proper water hardness level. Refer to "How to set the water hardness level". 4. Pour 2 litres of water into the detergent compartment marked by During installation or before first use you may observe some water in the appliance. This is a residual water left in the appliance after a full functional test in the factory to ensure the appliance is delivered to customers in perfect working order and is no cause for concern. . This action activates the drain system. 5.
ENGLISH 8 Delay start touch button (Delay Start) 9 Super steam touch button (Plus Steam) Anti-stain and prewash touch button 10 (Stains/Prewash) 17 11 Spin reduction touch button (Spin) 12 On/Off push button (On/Off) 13 Temperature touch button (Temp.) 7.2 Display MIX Maximum load indicator. The icon flashes during laundry load estimation (refer to "PROSENSE load detection" paragraph). Maximum laundry indicator.
www.aeg.com The indicator appears when the Soft Plus option is activated. Spin and drain phase indicator. It flashes during spin and drain phase. MIX OKO MIX indicator. Steam phase indicator. Anti-crease phase indicator. Child safety lock indicator. Time saving indicator. Temperature indicator. The set. indicator appears when a cold wash is Spin speed indicator. Rinse hold indicator. Quiet indicator. Pre-wash indicator. Stain indicator. Extra rinse indicator. 8. DIAL AND BUTTONS 8.
ENGLISH 8.3 Temp. When you select a washing programme, the appliance automatically proposes a default temperature. Touch this button repeatedly until the desired temperature value appears on the display. When the display shows the indicators and , the appliance does not heat the water. 8.4 Spin When you set a programme, the appliance automatically selects the maximum spin speed. Touch this button repeatedly to: • Decrease the spin speed.
www.aeg.com 8.6 Extra Rinse With this option you can add up to 3 rinses accordingly to the selected washing programmes. Useful for people allergic to detergents and with sensitive skin. indicator shows the selected The number of rinses. This option increases the programme duration. If the Extra Rinse is set as a default option and you select a compatible washing programme, the display shows . In this case, by pressing the Extra Rinse button , it is possible to add just one rinse. 8.
ENGLISH • Drain only at third touch. The appliance performs only the drain phase. At firth touch the appliance proposes the default setting of the washing programme again. 8.11 Delay Start With this option you can delay the start of a programme in a more convenient time. 21 steps of 30 minutes up to 90' and from 2 hours up to 20 h. After touching the Start/Pause button, the display shows the indicator and the selected delay time and the appliance begins the countdown. 8.
www.aeg.com Programme Programme description Delicates Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and mixed fabrics requiring gentler washing. Normal soil. Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other Wool/Silk fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol1). Steam programme Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. Steam Steam can be used for dried2), washed or worn once laundry. This programme reduce creases and odours3) and relaxes the fibres.
ENGLISH Programme 23 Programme description Do not use fabric softener and make sure that there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser. Outdoor Outdoor clothing, technical, sport fabrics, waterproof and breathable jackets, shell jackets with a removable fleece or inner insulation. The recommended laundry load is 2.5 kg. This programme can also be used as water-repellent restoring cycle, specifically tailored for treating clothes with a hydrophobic coating.
www.aeg.com Programme Default temperature Reference spin Temperature range speed Spin speed range Maximum load - - 1.5 kg 30 °C 60 °C - 30 °C 1600 rpm 1600 rpm - 400 rpm 5 kg 60 °C 1600 rpm 1600 rpm - 400 rpm 9 kg 20 min. - 3 kg 30 °C 40 °C - 30 °C 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 3 kg Outdoor 30 °C 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Steam OKOPower Anti-Allergy 2.5 kg1) 1 kg2) 1) Washing programme. 2) Washing programme and waterproofing phase. Delicates Anti-Allergy 20 min.
■ Delay Start ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Plus Steam1) ■ ■ Soft Plus ■ ■ ■ Outdoor ■ 20 min. - 3 kg ■ Anti-Allergy Delicates ■ OKOPower ColourPro ■ Steam Synthetics Drain only Wool/Silk Cottons ENGLISH ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. 2) This option is not available with a temperature lower than 30 °C. 3) If you set the shortest duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size.
www.aeg.com • The appliance has a malfunction (sequence of short sounds for about 5 minutes). To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals when the programme is completed, touch the Extra Rinse and the Delay Start buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds. If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction. 10.3 Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a programme where it is selectable.
ENGLISH 27 1. Open the detergent dispenser. Max ▼ Max ▼ ax ▼ M ax ▼ Sa lt Sa lt M ax ▼ M ax ▼ M 2. Put the powder detergent in the compartment . If using liquid detergent, refer to 'Filling the liquid detergent'. Filling the liquid detergent 1. Insert the proper container for liquid detergent. Max ▼ Max ▼ ax ▼ ▼ M ax ▼ Sa lt M Sa ax ▼ lt M ax M 2. Pour the liquid detergent in the 3. If desired, pour the fabric softener in the compartment . compartment .
www.aeg.com default temperature, the maximum spin speed, the washing phase indicators (when available) and an indicative programme duration. 2. To change the temperature and/or the spin speed, touch the related buttons. 3. If desired, set one or more options by touching the related buttons. The related indicators come on in the display and the given information changes accordingly. In case a selection is not possible, no indicator comes on and an acoustic signal sounds. 11.
ENGLISH In this case, for 30 seconds, it is possible to pause the appliance and remove the exceeding garments. 29 If you select the Plus Steam the steam phase indicators come on. Once removed the exceeding garments, touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme again. The ProSense phase can be repeated up to three times (see point 1). The anti-crease phase is running: Important! If the laundry amount will not be reduced, the washing programme starts anyway, despite the overload.
www.aeg.com While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked. If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high and/or the drum still rotates you cannot open the door. 1. Touch the button Start/Pause. In the display the related door lock indicator goes off. 2. Open the appliance door. If necessary, add or remove the items. 3. Close the door and touch the button Start/Pause. The programme or the delay start continues. 11.
ENGLISH Press the On/Off button to activate the appliance again. The display shows the end of the last set programme. Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle. 31 If you set a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum, the Stand-by function doesn't deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water. 12. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 12.1 The laundry load • Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool.
www.aeg.com 12.4 Ecological hints • Set a programme without the prewash phase to wash laundry with normal soil. • Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry allowed. • If you pre-treat the stains, you can use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature. • To use the correct quantity of detergent, refer to the quantity suggested by the detergent producer. 13. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 13.
ENGLISH Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 2. Run a short cotton programme at high temperature with empty drum and with a small quantity of powder detergent, in order to rinse out any residues left . 33 ▼ ax Max M Sa lt M ax ▼ ▼ Max ▼ ▼ Sa lt M ax ▼ ax M 13.6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser and the salt compartment Before cleaning, make sure that the all compartments are empty. ax ▼ ax ▼ M lt Sa 3.
www.aeg.com 5. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Use a small brush to clean the recess. WARNING! • Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates. • Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot. Wait until the water cools down Proceed as follows to clean the pump: 1. Open the pump cover. 6. Insert the detergent drawer into the guide rails and close it. Run the rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum.
ENGLISH 5. When the bowl is full of water, turn the filter back and empty the container. 6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the water stops to flow out. 7. Turn the filter anti-clockwise to remove it. 35 11. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise. Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages. 2 1 12. Close the pump cover. 1 2 8. If it is necessary, remove fluff and objects from the filter recess. 9.
www.aeg.com 13.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter It is recommended to clean both the filters of the inlet hose and valve occasionally to remove any deposit, collected over the time: 1. Remove the inlet hose from the tap and clean the filter. 45° 20° 1 13.9 Emergency drain 2 3 2. Remove the inlet hose from the appliance by loosening the ring nut. If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out the same procedure, described in 'Cleaning the drain pump' paragraph.
ENGLISH 37 14. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 14.1 Introduction The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If the problem persists, contact the Authorised Service Centre. In case of major problems, the acoustic signals operate, the display shows an alarm code and the Start/Pause button may flash continuously: • - The appliance does not fill with water properly.
www.aeg.com Problem The appliance does not fill with water properly. Possible solution • Make sure that the water tap is open. • Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. • Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. • Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks, damages or bends. • Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is correct.
ENGLISH 39 Problem Possible solution The appliance makes an unusual noise and vibrates. • Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to "Installation instruction". • Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are removed. Refer to "Installation instruction". • Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small. The programme duration • The ProSense function is able to adjust the programme duincreases or decreases ration according to the type and the laundry load size.
www.aeg.com CAUTION! Risk of injury! Make sure that the drum is not rotating. If necessary, wait until the drum stops rotating. 5. Take out the laundry and then close the appliance door. 6. Close the filter flap. 14.4 Eliminating detergent or other additives from salt Salt Salt must be eliminated completely. If this happens, please proceed as follows: ax 1. Pull the drawer out. M Max ▼ ax ▼ M ▼ lt Sa 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the appliance off. 2.
ENGLISH 41 During the washing programme, the Prosense technology can vary the wash duration and the consumption values. For more details see 'The Prosense load detection' paragraph in 'Daily Use' chapter. Programmes Load (kg) Energy Water Approxi- Remainconsump- consump- mate pro- ing moistion (kWh) tion (litre) gramme ture (%)1) duration (minutes) Cottons 60°C 9 1.65 90 220 44 Cottons 40°C 9 1.20 90 210 44 Synthetics 40°C 4 0.72 55 160 35 Delicates 40°C 4 0.
www.aeg.com Water supply pressure 1) Minimum Maximum 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) 8 bar (0.8 MPa) Cold water Water supply 2) Maximum Load Cotton 9 kg Energy Efficiency Class Spin Speed A+++ Maximum spin speed 1551 rpm 1) The appliance works correctly if the water pressure is not lower than 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar). If you cannot connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap of the primary hydraulic system, connect it to your domestic cold water storage system. Make sure not to exceed a distance of 5.
ENGLISH WARNING! Do not put the tumble dryer under the washing machine. 17.4 Pedestal with the drawer 43 To raise your appliance and make loading and unloading laundry easier. The drawer can be used for laundry storage e.g.: towels, cleaning products and more. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. 18. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U.
www.aeg.com Water consumption in litres per year, based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60 °C and 40 °C at full and partial load. Actual water consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.
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